Grilled courgette & pancetta sandwich with manchego
A smoky, salty, creamy, citrusy toasted sandwich with charcoal-grilled courgette, garlic, sage, pancetta, and melted Manchego.
What you need
How Maurice does it
- 1
Light a charcoal grill (or preheat a grill pan on the stove over high heat).
- 2
Slice the courgette into long, flat strips. Thinly slice the garlic and chop the sage.
- 3
Place a round silver pan (or a grill-safe skillet) on the grill and add the olive oil. Once hot, arrange the courgette strips in the pan.
- 4
Add the garlic and chopped sage to the pan. Pour in the white grape juice and let it sizzle.
- 5
Add the pancetta strips to the pan and cook until they start to crisp.
- 6
Meanwhile, toast the bread slices on the grill until nicely charred on both sides. Set aside on a cutting board.
- 7
Pour the soy sauce into the pan and squeeze in the fresh lemon juice. Stir to combine.
- 8
Sprinkle the grated Manchego over the courgette and pancetta mixture. Let it melt completely.
- 9
Using a fork, transfer the courgette, pancetta, and melted cheese mixture onto the toasted bread slices.
- 10
Top with thin rings of raw onion and extra fresh sage leaves. Serve immediately.
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